Caravel Autism Health

What Caravel Autism Health does

Caravel Autism Health is a private U.S. behavioral health provider specializing in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for children on the autism spectrum, founded in 2009 and headquartered in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The company delivers a vertically integrated autism care continuum consisting of four core service lines: diagnostic evaluation (in-person and telehealth), center-based ABA therapy at 25-40 hours per week for children aged 12 months to 11 years, caregiver collaboration and family training, and ongoing clinical/counseling support. Services are delivered across 75+ purpose-built, sensory-friendly clinic locations in nine states (Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Kansas, Idaho, and Washington), with continued new openings through 2025-2026.

The underlying technology platform is anchored by PathTap™, a proprietary outcomes tracking system introduced in 2022 that captures child progress in real time and feeds insights back to clinicians for individual therapy plan adjustments. Caravel also operates a free online Child Development Screener as a top-of-funnel tool and an industry-leading telehealth diagnostic evaluation model with company-disclosed diagnostic accuracy of 80-91% versus in-person evaluation (sensitivity up to 100%). Operational support functions include a Clinical Center of Excellence for clinical standardization, Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) staffing, and integrated intake/care coordination workflows.

The business model is dominated by recurring, insurance-billed ABA therapy services (typical treatment cadence 25-40 hours per week), supplemented by one-time diagnostic evaluation fees (self-pay range $1,600-$2,400, otherwise billed to insurance/Medicaid), and ongoing caregiver collaboration sessions. Revenue is recognized primarily through contracts with major commercial payers (Aetna, Anthem, Cigna, United, 100+ additional networks) and Medicaid where applicable; ABA therapy is generally not self-pay. Caravel employs a multi-channel go-to-market combining healthcare-professional referrals (pediatricians and physicians), direct-to-consumer self-referral pathways, and content marketing aimed at early identification of autism in young children. No public financial disclosures, funding rounds, or revenue figures are available in the provided data.

Name

Caravel Autism Health

Legal name

Caravel Autism Health, LLC

Website

https://caravelautism.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Caravel Autism Health is a private U.S. provider of center-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, diagnostic evaluation, and caregiver collaboration services for children on the autism spectrum, operating 75+ clinics across nine Midwestern and Northwestern states under insurance-billed recurring revenue.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Autism Therapy Services

NAICS

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Early Intervention ABA (Birth–3) (EDAKAHAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Autism Diagnostic & Educational Assessment Services (EDAKAKAA), ABA Assessment & Diagnostic Support (Functional Assessments, VB-MAPP/ABLLS-R) (EDAKAHAE), Autism Early Intervention (Educational) (EDAKAKAB)

Keywords

• Applied behavior analysis
• Autism therapy services
• Diagnostic evaluation
• Caregiver collaboration
• Behavioral health services

Headquarters

HQ city

Green Bay

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices74 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. ABA Therapy Services: Recurring revenue from Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy services delivered in clinic-based settings. Comprehensive therapy programs typically involve 25-40 hours per week for eligible children. Services are primarily billed to insurance.
2. Diagnostic Evaluation Services: One-time diagnostic evaluation services to confirm or rule out autism spectrum disorder. Billed to insurance or Medicaid where allowed. Self-pay range is $1600-$2400.
3. Caregiver Collaboration Services: Ongoing caregiver training and family support services, typically scheduled on a recurring (weekly) basis. May be delivered via telehealth. Included as part of the therapy prescription.
4. Telehealth Services: Telehealth diagnostic evaluations and caregiver collaboration sessions, offering improved access and reduced stress for families.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Caravel Autism Health provides Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, diagnostic evaluation, and caregiver collaboration services for children on the autism spectrum (ages 12 months to 11 years). Services are delivered through 70+ clinic-based centers across nine U.S. states, supplemented by telehealth diagnostic evaluations. The proprietary PathTap outcomes platform tracks child progress in real time to support data-driven therapy adjustments.

Product overview

Caravel Autism Health operates a unified autism therapy platform centered on Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy as the core service, supplemented by Diagnostic Evaluation, Caregiver Collaboration, and the proprietary PathTap™ Outcomes Platform for real-time progress tracking. Services are delivered through 70+ clinic-based centers across nine states, with telehealth diagnostic evaluation options available. The company has operated since 2009 and continues expanding geographically through new clinic openings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy Evidence-based, individualized, assent-based therapy focused on building communication, social, and daily living skills for children on the autism spectrum. Considered the gold standard in autism care by the U.S. Surgeon General and American Psychological Association. Comprehensive programs typically involve 25-40 hours per week during early childhood.
• Diagnostic Evaluation

Quantifiable outcome

• Quality of Effective Treatment (QET) measures have soared and skills development opportunities more than doubled since PathTap introduction in 2022
• +2 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves15 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ABS Kids: PE-backed ABA therapy provider operating clinic-based centers across multiple U.S. states, delivering diagnostic and ABA therapy services to children with autism. Direct competitor on model and customer segment.
• Centria Healthcare: PE-backed (Audax) multi-state ABA therapy provider offering in-home and center-based autism services for children. Closely comparable to Caravel on service model, target population, and payor mix.
• Hopebridge: Multi-state clinic-based ABA therapy provider for children with autism, also offering diagnostic and complementary therapies (OT, speech). Direct peer on center-based delivery and patient population.
• BlueSprig Pediatrics: PE-owned (KKR) ABA therapy provider operating 70+ centers across the U.S. offering diagnostic, ABA, and related therapies to children with autism. Highly comparable on scale, model, and target market.
• Autism Learning Partners: Multi-state ABA therapy provider offering clinic and home-based services to children on the autism spectrum. Directly comparable on therapy delivery model and pediatric autism focus.
• Behavioral Innovations: ABA therapy provider operating center-based clinics across multiple states serving children with autism. Comparable on clinical model, geographic expansion approach, and patient demographic.
• Acorn Health: Multi-state ABA therapy provider offering center-based and home-based services for children with autism. Directly comparable on therapy hours, payor mix, and clinical approach.
• Trumpet Behavioral Health: ABA therapy provider operating across multiple U.S. states with center-based and home-based programs for children with autism. Comparable on service model and patient population.

Emerging players

• Cortica: Multi-site provider combining ABA therapy with neurology, psychiatry, and developmental care for children with autism. Comparable on pediatric autism focus with broader integrated care model.

Broad incumbents

• LifeStance Health: Large publicly-traded outpatient mental health platform offering therapy and psychiatry services across many states. Overlaps with Caravel in mental/behavioral health delivery but operates at much broader scale and scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/caravelautism
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@LundVanDykeInc
• Facebookfacebook.com/caravelautismhealth
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/caravel-autism-health
• Instagraminstagram.com/caravel_autism_health

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Caravel Autism Health